Punta Higuero Light, Maritime lighthouse in Rincón, Puerto Rico.
The lighthouse features a gray octagonal cylindrical tower made of concrete, rising 21 meters above the westernmost point of Puerto Rico's main island.
Spanish authorities constructed the first lighthouse in 1892, but after an earthquake in 1918, the United States Coast Guard rebuilt it in 1922.
The lighthouse grounds form part of El Faro Park, where visitors gather for whale watching during migration seasons and observe surfing competitions.
Located at the intersection of Route 413 and Route 4413, the lighthouse grounds remain open to visitors while the tower stays closed.
The original structure contained a sixth-order Fresnel lens that projected white light visible from 9 nautical miles across the Mona Passage.
Location: Rincón
Location: Puerto Rico
Height: 21 m
GPS coordinates: 18.36199,-67.27081
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:09
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